Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2115 — Commending Orleans Bistro & Grill.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2115ER)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill commends Orleans Bistro & Grill.

This bill recognizes the contributions of Orleans Bistro & Grill. It is a formal commendation highlighting the restaurant's impact.

Summary

Commending Orleans Bistro & Grill.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Resolution No. 2115 officially recognizes Orleans Bistro & Grill in Fredericksburg for its contributions to the community and its role in promoting Cajun and Creole cuisine. The updates include a more detailed description of the restaurant's founding, menu offerings, and its positive impact on local culture, while some redundant phrases have been removed for clarity. This change highlights the restaurant's significance, celebrating not only its food but also its atmosphere and community engagement, which fosters a sense of pride and support for local businesses.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200186D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + + ENROLLED + + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2115 I Offered June 16, 2026 N Commending Orleans Bistro & Grill.
2115 E + + N +ommending Orleans Bistro &
T ————— Patrons—Carroll, Cole, J.G., Cole, N.T.
Grill.
and Franklin, M.A.
+ + R + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill in Fredericksburg, a celebrated restaurant offering traditional New L Orleans-style Cajun and Creole food with a Southern flare, has greatly served the community for several years;
R ————— O WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill in Fredericksburg, a celebrated restaurant offering traditional New Orleans-style Cajun and Creole food with a Southern flare, has greatly served the community for several D years;
and E WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill was founded by executive chef and restaurateur Tisha Johnson in D October 2017 at the Southpoint Plaza in Fredericksburg and quickly became a popular dining destination and place for friends and family to gather;
and U WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill was founded by executive chef and restaurateur Tisha Johnson in C October 2017 at the Southpoint Plaza in Fredericksburg and quickly became a popular dining destination and place for friends and family to gather;
and WHEREAS, the menu at Orleans Bistro & Grill includes a wide array of flavorful Cajun and Creole dishes guaranteed to satisfy any fan of Big Easy eats, from seafood gumbo and jambalaya to po' boys and blackened redfish;
and E WHEREAS, the menu at Orleans Bistro & Grill includes a wide array of flavorful Cajun and Creole dishes guaranteed to satisfy any fan of Big Easy eats, from seafood gumbo and jambalaya to po' boys and D blackened redfish;
and WHEREAS, with a warm and inviting ambiance and a full schedule of live music, charity events, and social club meetups, Orleans Bistro & Grill has established itself as a flourishing hub of the Fredericksburg community;
and H WHEREAS, with a warm and inviting ambiance and a full schedule of live music, charity events, and R social club meetups, Orleans Bistro & Grill has established itself as a flourishing hub of the Fredericksburg 2 community;
and WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill, a gem of the Fredericksburg culinary scene, has helped to make the city a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family;
and 1 WHEREAS, Orleans Bistro & Grill, a gem of the Fredericksburg culinary scene, has helped to make the E city a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family;
now, therefore, be it H RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Orleans Bistro & Grill hereby be commended for its legacy 2 of excellence and service;
now, therefore, be it R RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Orleans Bistro & Grill hereby be commended for its legacy of excellence and service;
and, be it 1 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for 5 presentation to Tisha Johnson, owner of Orleans Bistro & Grill, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the restaurant's contributions to Fredericksburg and the Commonwealth.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tisha Johnson, owner of Orleans Bistro & Grill, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the restaurant's contributions to Fredericksburg and the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2115ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200186D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

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Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2115 do?
Commending Orleans Bistro & Grill.
Who sponsors HR 2115?
HR 2115 is sponsored by Nicole Cole, Joshua G. Cole, Stacey Annie Carroll, and Margaret A. Franklin.
What is the current status of HR 2115?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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